Tarragona officially opened its renovated municipal archery field in the Sant Salvador neighborhood on Saturday, April 25, 2026, hosting the second round of the Liga Interclubs as part of the facility’s inauguration. The event marked the completion of recent upgrades, most notably the installation of artificial turf across the entire venue, replacing the previous dirt surface to improve safety and playing conditions.
The renovation project, carried out in collaboration with the local archery club TAU, included the reuse of artificial grass from recently renovated municipal football fields. This sustainable approach aligns with the city’s broader efforts to modernize sports infrastructure while minimizing environmental impact.
Officials from the city government attended the inauguration, including Mayor Rubén Viñuales and Sports Councillor Mario Soler. Sergio Ortega, president of Club TAU, was also present, alongside world champion archer Elia Canales, who served as a featured guest and symbolic figure for the sport’s growth in the region.
The ceremony, scheduled to commence at 7:00 p.m. Local time, aimed to recognize the institutional support that made the renovation possible. Organizers emphasized that the upgraded field now meets higher standards for training and competition, offering archers a more consistent and professional surface for practice and events.
Liga Interclubs, a regional competition involving multiple archery clubs from Catalonia, uses the Tarragona field as one of its host venues. The second round of the league’s season featured athletes competing in various disciplines, including recurve and compound categories, under standard outdoor archery rules governed by the Real Federación Española de Tiro con Arco (RFETA).
Elia Canales, a multiple-time world champion in women’s recurve archery, has previously represented Spain in international competitions such as the World Archery Championships and the Archery World Cup. Her presence at the event highlighted Tarragona’s growing role in promoting elite-level archery within Spain.
The municipal field’s upgrade reflects a broader trend in Spanish sports facilities adopting artificial surfaces for precision sports, where consistent footing and weather resistance contribute to athlete performance and injury prevention. Similar installations have been seen in other municipalities investing in niche sports infrastructure.
Looking ahead, the renovated field is expected to host additional regional and national events throughout 2026, including potential qualifying rounds for Spanish championship tournaments. Club TAU has expressed interest in using the venue for youth development programs and introductory archery clinics aimed at increasing participation among local residents.
As of the inauguration date, no official attendance figures were released by municipal authorities or Club TAU. The event proceeded without reported incidents, and feedback from participants and organizers was described as positive in local media coverage.
For updates on upcoming archery events in Tarragona or information about training opportunities at the municipal field, interested individuals are encouraged to consult the official website of the Real Federación Española de Tiro con Arco or contact Club TAU directly through their registered channels.
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